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IBPA Boot Camp: 2026 Staff of Indie Pubs
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Session 2: Breaking the Silo: How Barefoot Books’ Editorial and Sales Teams Build Bold Books for the Market Together
Wednesday September 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am PDT
In this session, leaders from the Barefoot Books team will share how they have crafted a publishing process built on collaboration across departments to successfully develop distinct titles and product lines. From Barefoot Bilinguals – a collection of bestsellers in eleven languages – to America’s Founding Myths…And What REALLY Happened! – Barefoot’s unique contribution to America’s 250th anniversary – learn how the Barefoot Books editorial, design, sales, and marketing teams work together to create books designed to succeed in the market.

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avatar for Helen Kissler

Helen Kissler

Chief Operating Officer, Barefoot Books
Helen Kissler is Chief Operating Officer at Barefoot Books, an independent children's book publisher based in Concord, MA. She oversees the company's commercial and operational functions, including contracts, IP and content acquisitions. Helen has spent over two decades with the company in the... Read More →
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Kate DePalma

Creative Development Director, Barefoot Books
Kate DePalma is Creative Development Director at Barefoot Books, an award-winning, women-owned independent children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA. In her almost sixteen years with the publisher, she has worked closely with authors, illustrators, musicians, and other creators to develop... Read More →
Wednesday September 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am PDT
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